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Why Colette Still Matters
Wash Westmoreland's Colette chronicles how a smart young woman (played by Keira Knightley) at the turn of the century became one of France's most iconic artists. For the first half of the 20th century, Colette's books and life bravery inspired generations of women. We highlight the many ways she lives on in the hearts of her fans.
Does painting still matter?
A recent panel at the Pratt Institute concludes that the medium remains the "queen of the arts"
Copy Matters: Benefits, Not Features
One simple way to make your copy more engaging is to write about benefits, not features. Readers want to know what’s in it for themselves, not what’s in it for you.
Do typefaces really matter?
From Comic Sans to Baskerville - unpicking the subliminal messages that can both entice and revolt readers.
Does it matter if Mary Shelley was bisexual?
Her letters show that the author turned to women after her husband’s death. It’s an important insight into intimate history – and an inspiring example
The Social Network is a masterpiece—does it matter that it bent the truth?
It’s become widely accepted that a movie adapting a novel should use its source as a guide rather than a strict blueprint. If a change would improve the film, then that change should be made. The book isn’t sacred, nor should it be. This becomes more complicated when it comes to nonfiction. It’s one thing to tweak the life of a fictional character, but do real people deserve to be depicted as accurately as possible? Some might say no on artistic grounds, arguing…
In Business, Creativity and Art Matter. Here's Why.
Want to improve your product, and your communication? Weave art and creativity into everything you do.
Do Bookstore Events Even Matter? BookBaby Blog
Independent authors are trying to reach readers and sell more books. If you plan on doing bookstore events, attracting an audience depends entirely on you.
'A Life Has Meaning And Purpose, No Matter The Age'
Meghan Waldron is 15 years old. She just had her first book published. She hopes it won't be her last but she has progeria, a life-shortening condition that threatens her dreams. A social entrepreneur stepped in to ensure her legacy.
Does it Even Matter if These Vintage Vampire-Killing Kits Are Real?
Authors Whose Names Sound a Little Too Related to Their Subject Matter
The English language can be a very silly thing, as anyone who has read many children’s books (or newspaper headlines) will tell you without hesitation. We don’t know about you, but we…
Personal history, life stories, memoirs? The words we use matter. |
You may call yourself a personal historian, but is that the term clients use to search online for help with recording their life story or family history? How can we make ourselves more discoverable to the people who are looking for life story writers and personal historians?
Did You Know “Show vs. Tell” Matters in Foreshadowing Too?
Offers two examples of how "tell vs. show" in foreshadowing can weaken the overall effect on your story—and what you can do instead.
Why literary lesbians are having a moment on screen
From Colette to Can You Ever Forgive Me?, lesbians of letters are suddenly getting their stories told on film. Why now?
